Chapter 7 Flashcards
Food Security (19 cards)
What is food security?
When everyone has healthy food that meets their needs.
What are 3 examples of global challenges in food security?
- Poverty.
- Climate change.
- Food waste.
What are the 4 components of food security?
-Food availability.
-Food accessibility.
-Proper use of food.
-Stability over time.
What are 4 national strengths of the UAE that ensure food security?
-Strong economy.
-Strong International Relations.
-Low customs taxes.
-Strict food safety laws.
What are 3 opportunities the UAE has to improve food security?
-Good research institutions.
-Easy access to global markets.
-Modern farming technology.
What are 3 challenges to food security in the UAE?
-Little rainfall.
-Climate change.
-Bad soil.
What are 2 risks that need to be managed in the UAE regarding food security?
-Growing population.
-Growing food demand.
What are 3 goals set by the emirates council for food security?
-Increasing local food production.
-Reducing food waste.
What are 3 types of agricultural production systems?
-Traditional.
-Organic.
-Vertical.
What are 3 characteristics of traditional agriculture?
-Diversity of produce.
-Use of traditional tools.
-Preserving heritage.
Why is the “Aflaj” system important in farming? (2 reasons)
-Helped water palm trees in deserts.
-Helped fairly sharing water between farmers.
What is Organic Agriculture?
a way of farming that doesn’t use chemicals.
What are 3 features of organic farming?
-Using natural fertilizers.
-Avoiding chemicals.
-Protecting the environment.
Name one example of an important organic farm in the UAE?
-The Abu Dhabi Organic Farms.
What is Saline Agriculture? and name 2 benefits of it.
farming that uses salty water and soil.
1- Reduces the need for using clean water.
2- Not wasting salty water.
What is Hydroponics? and name 2 benefits of it.
a farming method that grows plants in water instead of soil.
1- Saves space.
2- Saves water.
Describe the use of ai for agriculture in the UAE:
it makes farming more efficient by using sensors and detecting plant diseases.
Also uses drones to spread fertilizers accurately.
What is water security? and name 2 challenges to it.
Its balancing water availability with needs.
1- Expansion of farmland.
2- Depletion of stored water.
What is the UAE water security strategy 2036? and name 2 of its key targets.
It ensures availability of water in daily life and emergencies.
1- Increase the emergency water storage.
2- Use water more efficiently.
